RAND experts and Santa Monica city officials discuss the Wellbeing Project, which aimed to evaluate overall community wellbeing and incorporate these results into city planning and governance.
https://www.rand.org/health/projects/wellbeing.html

published:09 Nov 2017

views:283

UCLA professor and community activist JoanLing explains the theory and history behind Santa Monica's affordable housing projects to students outside city hall.

published:04 Feb 2016

views:133

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. The Seasons 52 Santa Monica Blvd menu in Los Angeles is orchestrated by award-winning ChefClifford Pleau who envisioned a living chef's garden growing right inside the restaurant.
Designed by GreenScaped Buildings with the help of Plant-TecH2O, a custom system was built using Architectural Supplements planter trays mounted on a grid panel and retrofitted with a hard-plumbed irrigation system. The glass-enclosed controlled environment has supplemental lighting to support the growth of 125 types of culinary herbs including basil, thyme and oregano. Chefs and bartenders now utilize this 61 sf interior edible garden frequently adding a fragrant mix to food and beverages. GreenScaped Buildings also designed and installed a 112 sf exterior living wall on the wraparound patio overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard. The outdoor showpiece living wall features 36 modules containing a combination of greenery including AsianJasmine, Mondo grass, and LemonButton Ferns.
Click here: http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/pview.php?id=1514 to see more information about this project in The International Greenroof & Greenwall Projects Database http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/. Did we miss your contribution? Please let us know to add you to the profile. Would you like one of your projects to be featured? We have to have a profile first! Submit Your ProjectProfile http://www.greenroofs.com/submit_a_project.htm.

On Sept. 18, 2017, we held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the start of construction for the CleanBeachesProject, which is one of several innovative water conservation projects the City is embarking on. The project entails constructing an underground tank capable of collecting up to 1.6 million gallons of stormwater runoff and brackish groundwater, which the City of Santa Monica will treat for non-potable reuse such as irrigation and toilet flushing. By repurposing stormwater and brackish groundwater, the City could save up to 560 acre-feet of water per year, or the equivalent of 275 Olympic-size pools. The project will help the City reduce dependency on imported water, provide drought resiliency through water reuse and improve beach water quality. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2018.

This video is about A Day in Santa Monica and Venice, California. It's one of the first projects I made after taking Apple's awesome Pro Lab sessions at their Santa Monica store. (Thanks Apple!)
Santa Monica and Venice are one of my favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean, beaches, running trails, bike paths, people and talent. If you haven't visited, I encourage you to spend a few days here. Rent a bike, ride around the strand (sidewalk on the beach) and enjoy all the wonderful sites. The music, dancing, and art are amazing.
I was blessed to call this home for a period and hope others will be able to experience it, as well.
MusicCredits: City of the Sun

Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is named after the Christian saint, Monica. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles – Pacific Palisades to the north, Brentwood on the northeast, Sawtelle on the east, Mar Vista on the southeast, and Venice on the south. Santa Monica is well known for its affluent single-family neighborhoods but also has many neighborhoods consisting primarily of condominiums and apartments. Over two-thirds of Santa Monica's residents are renters. The Census Bureau population for Santa Monica in 2010 was 89,736.

Partly because of its agreeable climate, Santa Monica had become a famed resort town by the early 20th century. The city has experienced a boom since the late 1980s through the revitalization of its downtown core, significant job growth and increased tourism. The Santa Monica Pier remains a popular and iconic destination.

Santa Monica (Savage Garden song)

Background

The single was released on 7 December 1998, becoming the sixth overall single from the album. As an ode to the city of the same name in California, the song partly talks of Darren Hayes' experiences and observations. The lyrics of the chorus also make reference to novelist Norman Mailer. The cover art for the single was also used for two other releases: the 1998 re-release of "I Want You" in the UK, and the release of "Tears of Pearls" as a single in Europe in May 1999. The live version of "Santa Monica" that appears on the single was recorded for an episode of the programme Hard Rock Live that originally aired in the United States on VH1 on 21 August 1998. The music video for the song was promoted alongside the single's release in Japan, which features footage from the Hard Rock Cafe performance of the song.

Song meaning

The song is written from the point of view of a guy who gets home from work and reads a note from his girlfriend telling him that she has left him and went to Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, to try and lead a better life. In the song, the guy is looking back on the event and seems to be referring to it in the past tense: "I remember the day when you left for Santa Monica." The video plays with the ambiguity between Santa Monica Blvd and the city of Santa Monica, but it's pretty clear it's the street in LA, known for prostitution, that is intended.

The song has no relation to the 1995 Everclearsong of the same name, however Tyler Connolly has stated during their live shows that it is one of the band's favourite songs.

Background and content

When Alexakis was a teenager, his girlfriend committed suicide; shortly thereafter, Alexakis attempted the same by jumping off the Santa Monica Pier in southern California. One theory as to the meaning of this song is that Alexakis was drawing on this experience from earlier in his life.

Situated in Southern California, Los Angeles is known for its mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, sprawling metropolis, and as a major center of the American entertainment industry. Los Angeles lies in a large coastal basin surrounded on three sides by mountains reaching up to and over 10,000 feet (3,000m).

Los Angeles (Flying Lotus album)

Los Angeles is the second studio album by American music producer Flying Lotus. It was released by Warp Records on June 10, 2008. The cover was designed by Timothy Saccenti, and the album title is named after Flying Lotus' place of birth.

Critical reception

At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, Los Angeles received an average score of 81% based on 13 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".

City of Santa Monica Wellbeing Project

RAND experts and Santa Monica city officials discuss the Wellbeing Project, which aimed to evaluate overall community wellbeing and incorporate these results into city planning and governance.
https://www.rand.org/health/projects/wellbeing.html

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. The Seasons 52 Santa Monica Blvd menu in Los Angeles is orchestrated by award-winning ChefClifford Pleau who envisioned a living chef's garden growing right inside the restaurant.
Designed by GreenScaped Buildings with the help of Plant-TecH2O, a custom system was built using Architectural Supplements planter trays mounted on a grid panel and retrofitted with a hard-plumbed irrigation system. The glass-enclosed controlled environment has supplemental lighting to support the growth of 125 types of culinary herbs including basil, thyme and oregano. Chefs and bartenders now utilize this 61 sf interior edible garden frequently adding a fragrant mix to food and beverages. GreenScaped Buildings also designed and installed a 112 sf exterior living wall on the wraparound patio overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard. The outdoor showpiece living wall features 36 modules containing a combination of greenery including AsianJasmine, Mondo grass, and LemonButton Ferns.
Click here: http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/pview.php?id=1514 to see more information about this project in The International Greenroof & Greenwall Projects Database http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/. Did we miss your contribution? Please let us know to add you to the profile. Would you like one of your projects to be featured? We have to have a profile first! Submit Your ProjectProfile http://www.greenroofs.com/submit_a_project.htm.

The Wellbeing Project

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Santa Monica Clean Beaches Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

Santa Monica Clean Beaches Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

Santa Monica Clean Beaches Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Sept. 18, 2017, we held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the start of construction for the CleanBeachesProject, which is one of several innovative water conservation projects the City is embarking on. The project entails constructing an underground tank capable of collecting up to 1.6 million gallons of stormwater runoff and brackish groundwater, which the City of Santa Monica will treat for non-potable reuse such as irrigation and toilet flushing. By repurposing stormwater and brackish groundwater, the City could save up to 560 acre-feet of water per year, or the equivalent of 275 Olympic-size pools. The project will help the City reduce dependency on imported water, provide drought resiliency through water reuse and improve beach water quality. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2018.

Chico's Pumped for Santa Monica Summer Project

Santa Monica and Venice

This video is about A Day in Santa Monica and Venice, California. It's one of the first projects I made after taking Apple's awesome Pro Lab sessions at their Santa Monica store. (Thanks Apple!)
Santa Monica and Venice are one of my favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean, beaches, running trails, bike paths, people and talent. If you haven't visited, I encourage you to spend a few days here. Rent a bike, ride around the strand (sidewalk on the beach) and enjoy all the wonderful sites. The music, dancing, and art are amazing.
I was blessed to call this home for a period and hope others will be able to experience it, as well.
MusicCredits: City of the Sun

Jen Stark x ROAM Santa Monica Public Art Installation

LeBasse Projects, in partnership with Downtown Santa MonicaInc. and the Santa Monica Cultural Affairs office launched ROAM, a series of temporary art installations spanning the Third Street Promenade from Triangle Square to Wilshire Blvd.
Designed by Jen Stark, “Tunnel Vision” is a tunnel of cascading ring shapes that morph shape and color. The front of the sculpture begins as an organic inner shape, which slowly morphs into a circle in the back. From one perspective, the sculpture is colored in a vivid rainbow gradient. The opposite end of the sculpture changes color scheme into black and white, creating an optical illusion and two unique perspectives of the piece. In this revealed element of surprise, viewers are encouraged walk around and interact with the sculpture, also providing an oasis for neighbors and visitors to sit, relax and contemplate.

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Santa Monica - Recycling Rubber Tires - Rubberized Asphalt Concrete

Santa Monica - Recycling Rubber Tires - Rubberized Asphalt Concrete

Santa Monica - Recycling Rubber Tires - Rubberized Asphalt Concrete

Hany Demitri of the Santa MonicaPublic Works department discusses the use of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete in the annual street re-paving project.
For more information on RAC visit http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/tires/rac
or for information about construction projects in Santa Monica visit
http://www.SMConstructs.org

City of Santa Monica Wellbeing Project

RAND experts and Santa Monica city officials discuss the Wellbeing Project, which aimed to evaluate overall community wellbeing and incorporate these results into city planning and governance.
https://www.rand.org/health/projects/wellbeing.html

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. The Seasons 52 Santa Monica Blvd menu in Los Angeles is orchestrated by award-winning ChefClifford Pleau who envisioned a living chef's garden growing right inside the restaurant.
Designed by GreenScaped Buildings with the help of Plant-TecH2O, a custom system was built using Architectural Supplements planter trays mounted on a grid panel and retrofitted with a hard-plumbed irrigation system. The glass-enclosed controlled environment has supplemental lighting to support the growth of 125 types of culinary herbs including basil, thyme and oregano. Chefs and bartenders now utilize th...

The Wellbeing Project

published: 23 Jun 2015

Santa Monica Clean Beaches Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Sept. 18, 2017, we held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the start of construction for the CleanBeachesProject, which is one of several innovative water conservation projects the City is embarking on. The project entails constructing an underground tank capable of collecting up to 1.6 million gallons of stormwater runoff and brackish groundwater, which the City of Santa Monica will treat for non-potable reuse such as irrigation and toilet flushing. By repurposing stormwater and brackish groundwater, the City could save up to 560 acre-feet of water per year, or the equivalent of 275 Olympic-size pools. The project will help the City reduce dependency on imported water, provide drought resiliency through water reuse and improve beach water quality. Constru...

Walking tour of Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California 【4K】

Santa Monica Pier is a popular tourist attraction found in the beachfront city of Santa Monica in western Los Angeles County, California. The Pier offers Pacific Park, a full-service amusement park, combined with plenty of restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops, as well as an entertaining arcade with more than 200 games. Pacific Park’s solar-powered Ferris wheel is a state-of-the-art technology and one-of-a-kind in the region.
Recording Date: July 2018
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Chico's Pumped for Santa Monica Summer Project

Santa Monica and Venice

This video is about A Day in Santa Monica and Venice, California. It's one of the first projects I made after taking Apple's awesome Pro Lab sessions at their Santa Monica store. (Thanks Apple!)
Santa Monica and Venice are one of my favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean, beaches, running trails, bike paths, people and talent. If you haven't visited, I encourage you to spend a few days here. Rent a bike, ride around the strand (sidewalk on the beach) and enjoy all the wonderful sites. The music, dancing, and art are amazing.
I was blessed to call this home for a period and hope others will be able to experience it, as well.
MusicCredits: City of the Sun

Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project Update

Jen Stark x ROAM Santa Monica Public Art Installation

LeBasse Projects, in partnership with Downtown Santa MonicaInc. and the Santa Monica Cultural Affairs office launched ROAM, a series of temporary art installations spanning the Third Street Promenade from Triangle Square to Wilshire Blvd.
Designed by Jen Stark, “Tunnel Vision” is a tunnel of cascading ring shapes that morph shape and color. The front of the sculpture begins as an organic inner shape, which slowly morphs into a circle in the back. From one perspective, the sculpture is colored in a vivid rainbow gradient. The opposite end of the sculpture changes color scheme into black and white, creating an optical illusion and two unique perspectives of the piece. In this revealed element of surprise, viewers are encouraged walk around and interact with the sculpture, also providing an...

published: 19 Mar 2018

Santa Monica - Recycling Rubber Tires - Rubberized Asphalt Concrete

Hany Demitri of the Santa MonicaPublic Works department discusses the use of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete in the annual street re-paving project.
For more information on RAC visit http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/tires/rac
or for information about construction projects in Santa Monica visit
http://www.SMConstructs.org

City of Santa Monica Wellbeing Project

RAND experts and Santa Monica city officials discuss the Wellbeing Project, which aimed to evaluate overall community wellbeing and incorporate these results in...

RAND experts and Santa Monica city officials discuss the Wellbeing Project, which aimed to evaluate overall community wellbeing and incorporate these results into city planning and governance.
https://www.rand.org/health/projects/wellbeing.html

RAND experts and Santa Monica city officials discuss the Wellbeing Project, which aimed to evaluate overall community wellbeing and incorporate these results into city planning and governance.
https://www.rand.org/health/projects/wellbeing.html

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international w...

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. The Seasons 52 Santa Monica Blvd menu in Los Angeles is orchestrated by award-winning ChefClifford Pleau who envisioned a living chef's garden growing right inside the restaurant.
Designed by GreenScaped Buildings with the help of Plant-TecH2O, a custom system was built using Architectural Supplements planter trays mounted on a grid panel and retrofitted with a hard-plumbed irrigation system. The glass-enclosed controlled environment has supplemental lighting to support the growth of 125 types of culinary herbs including basil, thyme and oregano. Chefs and bartenders now utilize this 61 sf interior edible garden frequently adding a fragrant mix to food and beverages. GreenScaped Buildings also designed and installed a 112 sf exterior living wall on the wraparound patio overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard. The outdoor showpiece living wall features 36 modules containing a combination of greenery including AsianJasmine, Mondo grass, and LemonButton Ferns.
Click here: http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/pview.php?id=1514 to see more information about this project in The International Greenroof & Greenwall Projects Database http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/. Did we miss your contribution? Please let us know to add you to the profile. Would you like one of your projects to be featured? We have to have a profile first! Submit Your ProjectProfile http://www.greenroofs.com/submit_a_project.htm.

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. The Seasons 52 Santa Monica Blvd menu in Los Angeles is orchestrated by award-winning ChefClifford Pleau who envisioned a living chef's garden growing right inside the restaurant.
Designed by GreenScaped Buildings with the help of Plant-TecH2O, a custom system was built using Architectural Supplements planter trays mounted on a grid panel and retrofitted with a hard-plumbed irrigation system. The glass-enclosed controlled environment has supplemental lighting to support the growth of 125 types of culinary herbs including basil, thyme and oregano. Chefs and bartenders now utilize this 61 sf interior edible garden frequently adding a fragrant mix to food and beverages. GreenScaped Buildings also designed and installed a 112 sf exterior living wall on the wraparound patio overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard. The outdoor showpiece living wall features 36 modules containing a combination of greenery including AsianJasmine, Mondo grass, and LemonButton Ferns.
Click here: http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/pview.php?id=1514 to see more information about this project in The International Greenroof & Greenwall Projects Database http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/. Did we miss your contribution? Please let us know to add you to the profile. Would you like one of your projects to be featured? We have to have a profile first! Submit Your ProjectProfile http://www.greenroofs.com/submit_a_project.htm.

On Sept. 18, 2017, we held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the start of construction for the CleanBeachesProject, which is one of several innovative water conservation projects the City is embarking on. The project entails constructing an underground tank capable of collecting up to 1.6 million gallons of stormwater runoff and brackish groundwater, which the City of Santa Monica will treat for non-potable reuse such as irrigation and toilet flushing. By repurposing stormwater and brackish groundwater, the City could save up to 560 acre-feet of water per year, or the equivalent of 275 Olympic-size pools. The project will help the City reduce dependency on imported water, provide drought resiliency through water reuse and improve beach water quality. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2018.

On Sept. 18, 2017, we held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the start of construction for the CleanBeachesProject, which is one of several innovative water conservation projects the City is embarking on. The project entails constructing an underground tank capable of collecting up to 1.6 million gallons of stormwater runoff and brackish groundwater, which the City of Santa Monica will treat for non-potable reuse such as irrigation and toilet flushing. By repurposing stormwater and brackish groundwater, the City could save up to 560 acre-feet of water per year, or the equivalent of 275 Olympic-size pools. The project will help the City reduce dependency on imported water, provide drought resiliency through water reuse and improve beach water quality. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2018.

This video is about A Day in Santa Monica and Venice, California. It's one of the first projects I made after taking Apple's awesome Pro Lab sessions at their Santa Monica store. (Thanks Apple!)
Santa Monica and Venice are one of my favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean, beaches, running trails, bike paths, people and talent. If you haven't visited, I encourage you to spend a few days here. Rent a bike, ride around the strand (sidewalk on the beach) and enjoy all the wonderful sites. The music, dancing, and art are amazing.
I was blessed to call this home for a period and hope others will be able to experience it, as well.
MusicCredits: City of the Sun

This video is about A Day in Santa Monica and Venice, California. It's one of the first projects I made after taking Apple's awesome Pro Lab sessions at their Santa Monica store. (Thanks Apple!)
Santa Monica and Venice are one of my favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean, beaches, running trails, bike paths, people and talent. If you haven't visited, I encourage you to spend a few days here. Rent a bike, ride around the strand (sidewalk on the beach) and enjoy all the wonderful sites. The music, dancing, and art are amazing.
I was blessed to call this home for a period and hope others will be able to experience it, as well.
MusicCredits: City of the Sun

LeBasse Projects, in partnership with Downtown Santa MonicaInc. and the Santa Monica Cultural Affairs office launched ROAM, a series of temporary art installations spanning the Third Street Promenade from Triangle Square to Wilshire Blvd.
Designed by Jen Stark, “Tunnel Vision” is a tunnel of cascading ring shapes that morph shape and color. The front of the sculpture begins as an organic inner shape, which slowly morphs into a circle in the back. From one perspective, the sculpture is colored in a vivid rainbow gradient. The opposite end of the sculpture changes color scheme into black and white, creating an optical illusion and two unique perspectives of the piece. In this revealed element of surprise, viewers are encouraged walk around and interact with the sculpture, also providing an oasis for neighbors and visitors to sit, relax and contemplate.

LeBasse Projects, in partnership with Downtown Santa MonicaInc. and the Santa Monica Cultural Affairs office launched ROAM, a series of temporary art installations spanning the Third Street Promenade from Triangle Square to Wilshire Blvd.
Designed by Jen Stark, “Tunnel Vision” is a tunnel of cascading ring shapes that morph shape and color. The front of the sculpture begins as an organic inner shape, which slowly morphs into a circle in the back. From one perspective, the sculpture is colored in a vivid rainbow gradient. The opposite end of the sculpture changes color scheme into black and white, creating an optical illusion and two unique perspectives of the piece. In this revealed element of surprise, viewers are encouraged walk around and interact with the sculpture, also providing an oasis for neighbors and visitors to sit, relax and contemplate.

Hany Demitri of the Santa MonicaPublic Works department discusses the use of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete in the annual street re-paving project.
For more information on RAC visit http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/tires/rac
or for information about construction projects in Santa Monica visit
http://www.SMConstructs.org

Hany Demitri of the Santa MonicaPublic Works department discusses the use of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete in the annual street re-paving project.
For more information on RAC visit http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/tires/rac
or for information about construction projects in Santa Monica visit
http://www.SMConstructs.org

City of Santa Monica Wellbeing Project

RAND experts and Santa Monica city officials discuss the Wellbeing Project, which aimed to evaluate overall community wellbeing and incorporate these results into city planning and governance.
https://www.rand.org/health/projects/wellbeing.html

Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar that invites guests to discover the sensational flavors of a seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated ambiance. The Seasons 52 Santa Monica Blvd menu in Los Angeles is orchestrated by award-winning ChefClifford Pleau who envisioned a living chef's garden growing right inside the restaurant.
Designed by GreenScaped Buildings with the help of Plant-TecH2O, a custom system was built using Architectural Supplements planter trays mounted on a grid panel and retrofitted with a hard-plumbed irrigation system. The glass-enclosed controlled environment has supplemental lighting to support the growth of 125 types of culinary herbs including basil, thyme and oregano. Chefs and bartenders now utilize this 61 sf interior edible garden frequently adding a fragrant mix to food and beverages. GreenScaped Buildings also designed and installed a 112 sf exterior living wall on the wraparound patio overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard. The outdoor showpiece living wall features 36 modules containing a combination of greenery including AsianJasmine, Mondo grass, and LemonButton Ferns.
Click here: http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/pview.php?id=1514 to see more information about this project in The International Greenroof & Greenwall Projects Database http://www.greenroofs.com/projects/. Did we miss your contribution? Please let us know to add you to the profile. Would you like one of your projects to be featured? We have to have a profile first! Submit Your ProjectProfile http://www.greenroofs.com/submit_a_project.htm.

Santa Monica Clean Beaches Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

On Sept. 18, 2017, we held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the start of construction for the CleanBeachesProject, which is one of several innovative water conservation projects the City is embarking on. The project entails constructing an underground tank capable of collecting up to 1.6 million gallons of stormwater runoff and brackish groundwater, which the City of Santa Monica will treat for non-potable reuse such as irrigation and toilet flushing. By repurposing stormwater and brackish groundwater, the City could save up to 560 acre-feet of water per year, or the equivalent of 275 Olympic-size pools. The project will help the City reduce dependency on imported water, provide drought resiliency through water reuse and improve beach water quality. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2018.

Santa Monica and Venice

This video is about A Day in Santa Monica and Venice, California. It's one of the first projects I made after taking Apple's awesome Pro Lab sessions at their Santa Monica store. (Thanks Apple!)
Santa Monica and Venice are one of my favorite places to enjoy the natural beauty of the ocean, beaches, running trails, bike paths, people and talent. If you haven't visited, I encourage you to spend a few days here. Rent a bike, ride around the strand (sidewalk on the beach) and enjoy all the wonderful sites. The music, dancing, and art are amazing.
I was blessed to call this home for a period and hope others will be able to experience it, as well.
MusicCredits: City of the Sun

Jen Stark x ROAM Santa Monica Public Art Installation

LeBasse Projects, in partnership with Downtown Santa MonicaInc. and the Santa Monica Cultural Affairs office launched ROAM, a series of temporary art installations spanning the Third Street Promenade from Triangle Square to Wilshire Blvd.
Designed by Jen Stark, “Tunnel Vision” is a tunnel of cascading ring shapes that morph shape and color. The front of the sculpture begins as an organic inner shape, which slowly morphs into a circle in the back. From one perspective, the sculpture is colored in a vivid rainbow gradient. The opposite end of the sculpture changes color scheme into black and white, creating an optical illusion and two unique perspectives of the piece. In this revealed element of surprise, viewers are encouraged walk around and interact with the sculpture, also providing an oasis for neighbors and visitors to sit, relax and contemplate.

Santa Monica - Recycling Rubber Tires - Rubberized Asphalt Concrete

Hany Demitri of the Santa MonicaPublic Works department discusses the use of Rubberized Asphalt Concrete in the annual street re-paving project.
For more information on RAC visit http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/tires/rac
or for information about construction projects in Santa Monica visit
http://www.SMConstructs.org

Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is named after the Christian saint, Monica. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is bordered on three sides by the city of Los Angeles – Pacific Palisades to the north, Brentwood on the northeast, Sawtelle on the east, Mar Vista on the southeast, and Venice on the south. Santa Monica is well known for its affluent single-family neighborhoods but also has many neighborhoods consisting primarily of condominiums and apartments. Over two-thirds of Santa Monica's residents are renters. The Census Bureau population for Santa Monica in 2010 was 89,736.

Partly because of its agreeable climate, Santa Monica had become a famed resort town by the early 20th century. The city has experienced a boom since the late 1980s through the revitalization of its downtown core, significant job growth and increased tourism. The Santa Monica Pier remains a popular and iconic destination.

Santa Monica

Sometimes I cry when I get sadI guess it's true what they sayEmotional baby boy, emotional man (x2)Emotional man (x2)I am emotionalI wish we were forever lying on the Santa Monica beachDrinking Tecate 24 ounces underneath the starsbeing the superior couple, loving who I am cause what we areI wanna confess it in a whisper that's just loud enough to make outI want you to listen from the kitchen to me confessing on the couchI wanna be stronger than your dad was for your mom (x2)Where I'm standing there is a cool, cool breezeHeavenly bodies make the devil a little uncomfortableI guess there are some things I was just born to beEmotional baby boy, emotional man (x2)Emotional man (x2)I am emotionalIt's such a big cityI feel so stupid thinking I might see you if I wander aroundIf I do the things we used to do together and we were on the same levelYou'd be doing them as wellThere's something about drowning I can't shake, or someone dying anywayI wanna confess it in a whisper that's just loud enough to make outI want you to listen from the kitchen to me confessing on the couchI wanna be stronger than your dad was for your mom (x2)From where I'm standing, there is a cool, cool breeze (x2)Emotional baby boy, emotional man (x2)